Restoring a Polished Matte Finish

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Hi All,

I'm looking to restore a small polished spot on a matte black motorcycle frame. I had a small blemish where a cable was rubbing on the frame and after rerouting the cable, I attempted to correct the spot using Meguiars ultra polish followed by ultimate wax I removed the small blemish but now I've got a glossy section on my frame. If anyone has any information or suggestions, please post. I'll try and post a few photos tonight.

Cheers!
 
You removed a surface finish:
I know of no product, save a re-spray,
that will put it back on.


Bob
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Food for thought:

"Some materials and/or surface coatings don't lend themselves well to being abraded...with the end-result looking good or looking like the original appearance"
~Mike Phillips
 
I'm not sure if it matters...but the matte surface is clear coated. I was thinking that maybe there was a way to bring down the shine a bit.
 
cb242 said:
I'm not sure if it matters...but the matte surface is clear coated. I was thinking that maybe there was a way to bring down the shine a bit.
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If it's a matte clear-coat...doubt it.

IMO:
The more it's rubbed on, the shinier it'll get.


Bob
 
That's what I figured...I believe it is called eggshell clear. I think that's got just a small amount of shine to it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
 
My best guess would be to try a paint safe apc to strip what wax and polishing oils may still be on there. Past that there isn't anything I know of since polishing a matte surface is actually leveling a surface that isn't supposed to be level.
 
I second Mike, or like 4000 grit, just something to knock the shine off.
 
Thanks guys. I'll try the sctochright. I think I'll start with the grey. I think that's the finest grade I have.
 
I think the scotch brite method did a good job cutting the shine. The area no longer sticks out like a sore thumb. I took a few before pics but I couldn't get any good after photos. Hopefully we'll have a sunny day and I'll get to check the results again soon. Thanks guys!
 
Try a gold scotch brite and scuff it using water to blend it out if the scratches from the grey too much
 
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